#VU21318 OS Command Injection in ColdFusion - CVE-2019-8073

Vulnerability identifier: #VU21318

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-8073

CWE-ID: CWE-78

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ColdFusion
Server applications / Application servers

Vendor: Adobe

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error, related to usage of a third-party vulnerable component. A remote non-authenticated attacker can inject and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ColdFusion: 2016 Update 1 - 2016, 2018 Update 1 - 2018

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External links
https://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/coldfusion/apsb19-47.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.